by Maggie Foyer Dresden, on the eastern border of Germany, has been called Venice on the Elbe. It’s well-deserving of the title as it boasts a distinguished cultural history. Caspar David Friedrich was one of the many painters who made their career there and the city abounds in fine art. Dresden was also a champion
by Maggie Foyer Dance companies founded by choreographer/directors often face succession issues: consider the Martha Graham Dance Company or Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Cullberg Ballet, founded by the iconic Swedish choreographer Birgit Cullberg, had an heir apparent in her son, Mats Ek, ready, willing and able, who led the company from 1985 to 1993.